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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 345.12 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 345.12 and 167.19 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 345.12 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/345.12 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 345.12 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 57,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,700.61/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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